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Fair Use Protects Culture From Copyright, Not The Other Way Around

It's Fair Use Week, so we're discussing this often-misunderstood counterpoint to copyright law that is in fact one of the most critical safeguards of our evolving shared culture.

Feb 24, 2015•33 min

Former CIA Employee Barry Eisler Explains Why You Shouldn't Trust The CIA

Barry Eisler is back, this time in his capacity as a former CIA employee with insight into the intelligence community's inner workings and culture. This week's music is The NSA Hates This Song by Dan Bull.

Feb 17, 2015•34 min

Barry Eisler Dissects The Publishing Industry

Bestselling author Barry Eisler discusses the evolving culture and business model of publishing with Mike Masnick and Dennis Yang. This week's music is D.I.Y. MySpam by Jayme Gutierrez.

Feb 10, 2015•35 min

Is Cybersecurity A Real Issue Or Government Boondoggle?

Cybersecurity has become a big, vague buzzword. But what are the actual underlying issues, and are they really as serious as they're made out to be? Mike Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang discuss.

Feb 03, 2015•24 min

Is Muni Broadband A Monopoly Killer Or A Killer Monopoly?

What if cities provided broadband alongside services like water and garbage pickup? Mike Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang discuss the potential pros and cons.

Jan 27, 2015•32 min

Threats To Internet Freedom, Recorded Live At BitTorrent

A panel discussion about threats to internet freedom with the creators of the documentary Killswitch, moderated by Mike Masnick at the BitTorrent office.

Jan 20, 2015•1 hr 1 min

Terms Of Service Are The New Constitution: Do They Need A First Amendment?

With so much communication happening on private platforms, is the First Amendment sufficient to protect the ideals of free speech? Mike Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang discuss.

Jan 15, 2015•32 min

Should Kids Be Forced To Learn Coding? Or Economics? Or Stats?

Does education need an overhaul for the information age? And what would that entail? Mike Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang discuss.

Jan 08, 2015•34 min

The Internet From Space!

Mike Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang discuss satellite internet and other big ideas about connectivity in Episode 5 of the Techdirt Podcast.

Dec 18, 2014•34 min

In Defense Of Advertising

Mike Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang look beyond the kneejerk reaction that "all advertising is bad" in Episode 4 of the Techdirt Podcast.

Dec 11, 2014•34 min

Amanda Palmer And The Art Of Asking

Amanda Palmer drops by to discuss her new book The Art Of Asking with Mike Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang in Episode 3 of the Techdirt Podcast.

Dec 03, 2014•34 min

Privacy And User Control, With Brad Burnham

Michael Masnick interviews Brad Burnham about strategies for solving the privacy problem in episode two of the Techdirt Podcast.

Nov 20, 2014•27 min

Can You Increase Privacy By Increasing Surveillance?

Michael Masnick, Hersh Reddy and Dennis Yang discuss the paradox of privacy in the digital age.

Nov 12, 2014•36 min

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